Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Fosad Consulting

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

We are a business support services firm with offerings in Human Resource Management, Immigration and Real Estate Consulting.

Our client, one of the major key players in the insurance sector is currently recruiting to fill the vacant post of Head, Enterprise Risk Management. 

 

Job Objectives:

Develop,   maintain,   manage   and   execute   a   comprehensive   process   for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks that may impact on organizational performance.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of an Enterprise Risk Management framework consisting of tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report risks. Develops and implements strategies for the use of these tools.
  • Manages risks according to an enterprise risk management framework.
    • Assist in the development of enterprise risk management policy, regulatory compliance and business continuity programs.
    • Execute operational and compliance risk analysis and assessments across business divisions.
    • Analyze and classify risks (frequency / potential severity) and measure financial impact of risk on the company.
    • Assist in Capital Adequacy assessment for Risk Rating purposes and other risk based analysis.
    • Facilitate ERM training across all levels in the company
    • Provide overall direction and leadership for the Unit
      • Assist the Divisional Director in the formulation of policies and development of better controls.
      • Provide coaching for direct reports – all members of the unit
      • Perform all other duties related to risk management as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • B.SC, M.Sc.

 

Experience

  • 6-10 years’ experience in similar role
  • Experience in the financial services sector
  • Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Accountability
  • Insurance industry experience an added advantage.
About this role

Summary

Lead risk management strategies, develop frameworks, and ensure compliance in insurance sector.

Job title

Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Experience level

6-10 years

Industry

insurance

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

risk managementfinancial analysisregulatory compliancerisk assessmentcorporate governance

Preferred skills

insurance industryrisk frameworkstrainingleadership

Specializations

enterprise riskfinancial servicescompliancerisk assessmentcorporate governance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City